Linden Hollow Sheep Farm

Training programs include private and group herding lessons tailored to the dog’s skill level, from instinct testing for beginners to advanced trialing preparation. Sessions are conducted on-site at the working farm using live sheep, ducks, and geese. Clients can also rent stock time for independent training. The farm hosts multiple AKC, USBCHA, and AHBA-sanctioned trials annually, and offers training clinics led by Sherry Lee or guest instructors.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; lessons and trials are available by appointment. Private lessons and stock rental options are offered, with trial participation requiring registration through sanctioned venues.

Policies

Policy details on cancellations or rescheduling are not specified on the website. Clients are advised to contact the farm directly for scheduling inquiries.

Linden Hollow Sheep Farm is a herding-focused dog training facility located in St. Cloud, Florida, offering specialized training for Border Collies and other herding breeds to develop their natural instincts through sheep, duck, and goose herding. Run by Sherry Lee, DVM, a retired veterinarian and nationally recognized herding judge with over 20 years of experience, and her granddaughter Natalie Cole, a skilled trainer with hands-on farm upbringing, the farm provides personalized lessons in a working livestock environment. The facility features multiple field sizes, a round pen, and a variety of livestock suitable for beginners to advanced dogs, making it ideal for those seeking authentic herding training. In addition to lessons, they host sanctioned AKC, USBCHA, and AHBA herding trials and offer livestock sales for training purposes.

Their training emphasizes strengthening the bond between handler and dog through communication, teamwork, and instinct development, with a focus on enhancing obedience and behavior both on and off the field. The trainers are known for their patient, encouraging approach, making them accessible to first-time herding handlers while still supporting experienced competitors.

Beyond training, Linden Hollow offers exclusive merchandise and hosts training clinics led by Sherry or guest instructors, creating a community-centered environment for herding enthusiasts.

Accomplishments

Sherry Lee, DVM, trained the first dual champion Shetland Sheepdog in the United States, judges herding trials nationwide, and has been operating the farm since 1998. Natalie Cole has grown up training alongside Sherry and now teaches private lessons and instinct testing. The farm hosts multiple regional and national herding trials each year.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact the farm to schedule a herding lesson or instinct test. An initial consultation is not advertised as free, but interested owners can reach out via phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs and availability.